2024-12-27 21:02:14“Of course not! Because I’ve never had a boyfriend or kissed anyone either. My first kiss is still safe and sound!”
She declared it with a sense of pride.
“Uh… why are you telling me this?”
Joseph asked cautiously, starting to sense that something wasn’t quite right.
Leaning in closer, Heidi’s voice dropped to a teasing whisper.
“Brother-in-law, do you want to experience a girl’s first kiss?”
Joseph’s face turned crimson, and he quickly stood up, flustered.
“This… this isn’t appropriate! If your sister finds out, she’ll kill you! Let’s just forget this ever happened. I need to get back to the office.”
Heidi, however, grabbed the collar of his shirt with surprising strength, pulling him back down. Their faces were now mere inches apart.
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